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‘Tis the season for Scandinavian book awards

December 2, 2009
Culture & Society

This time of year brings with it a slew of book award announcements from all over Scandinavia. Here’s the latest news from the world of Nordic literature. (Note: English translations of the original titles are given in quotation marks where no official English title exists.) Svenska Deckarakademin, the Swedish crime writers’ organization, announced on Monday that its award for the best Swedish mystery novel of 2009 goes to Anders Roslund …Read the Rest

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Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012

December 1, 2009
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The International Council of Societies of Industries Design (Icsid) announced last week that it has designated Helsinki the World Design …Read the Rest

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Finland remembers the Winter War of 1939-1940

December 1, 2009
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Today Finland marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Winter War, during which the country fought to hold …Read the Rest

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Cow’s milk and more: Energy efficiency in Samsø, Denmark

November 23, 2009
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As the Copenhagen climate summit draws ever closer, climate change and clean energy are on the minds of many. It’s …Read the Rest

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Sweden tops 2009 Commitment to Development Index

November 10, 2009
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At the risk of turning this blog into a Nordic love fest, here’s yet another recently released set of rankings …Read the Rest

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Denmark and Norway honored among most peaceful nations in the world

November 6, 2009
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Denmark and Norway were among the nations honored at the recent Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations, held in Washington, DC, …Read the Rest

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Norway tops list of best-rated sustainable destinations

Norway tops list of best-rated sustainable destinations
November 5, 2009
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The National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations has ranked Norway’s fjords region as the world’s best destination in terms …Read the Rest

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Lonely Planet names Iceland one of best value destinations for 2010

November 5, 2009
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Leading guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has just released its new title, Best in Travel 2010, containing 17 top travel lists. …Read the Rest

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Swedish prime minister urges US and others to follow EU lead on climate change

November 3, 2009
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Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt today urged the United States and other developed countries to follow the European Union’s lead …Read the Rest

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Scandinavian travel companies see sharp decline from last year

October 8, 2009
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It was a tough summer for the Danish hotel industry, which recorded 1.4 million fewer overnight stays this summer (June, …Read the Rest

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Swedish King and Queen to attend 2010 Olympics

October 7, 2009
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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, according …Read the Rest

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